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UK releases five men on bail in Fairford terror plot probe
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Summary
British counterterrorism police released on bail five British nationals, aged 23 to 25 from London, who were arrested near RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire base used by U.S. forces in strikes on Iran. The men remain under investigation as detectives probe possible Iran links and examine suspected explosives found nearby. President Trump criticized the decision to release the suspects. Officials have not identified the men or detailed why they were freed.
Left-leaning
- Men accused of U.K. air base plot freed on bail as officials probe any Iran linksWashington Post · Sep 28, 1:39 PM
Center
- U.K. Probes Possible Iran Link to Suspected Terror Plot at Base Hosting U.S. ForcesWall Street Journal · Sep 28, 6:53 AM
- Trump Criticizes UK Move to Release Airbase Suspects Amid ProbeBloomberg · Sep 28, 11:01 AM
- UK police to release 5 men arrested in US air base incidentThe Hill · Sep 28, 2:15 PM
- British police investigate if arrests near U.S. air base foiled an Iran-linked attackAssociated Press via NPR · Sep 28, 6:51 AM